Botswana 5 night Itinerary Tuskers Bush Camp & Xobega Island Camp
Trails of Botswana 5 night Itinerary Explore the Trails of Botswana with this 5 night itinerary beginning in an exclusive wildlife concession, winding through Moremi Game Reserve, and ending at a private island in the Okavango Delta s dazzling waters. 3 Nights Tuskers Bush Camp 2 Nights Xobega Island Camp Day 1 Maun to Tuskers Bush Camp Road transfer to Tuskers Bush Camp Sunset game drive Upon arrival at Maun Airport, your host from Tuskers Bush Camp will meet you and drive you the 1.5 hour journey to the lodge, where it is located in a vast 365 000 hectare private concession. Settle in and enjoy the view with some refreshments before departing for a evening game drive via the private road network. Enjoy sundowners at a scenic spot in the bush and a short night drive back to camp where a campfire will be waiting to welcome you. Dinner will be served in the dining tent, followed by your first night in the Botswana wilderness.
Day 2 Tuskers Bush Camp Morning game drive/bush walk Afternoon game drive An early wake up call will be met with coffee and rusks at the main area of camp before you depart on a morning game drive or optional bush walk through the pristine Tuskers concession. A guided walking safari through this exclusive region will bring you closer to the details of nature, while you might be lucky enough to encounter big game on foot. After your morning activity, return to the lodge for breakfast, followed by an afternoon siesta. Spend some time with a pair of binoculars overlooking the waterhole in front of camp and enjoy the presence of wildlife and birdlife around camp. Lunch will be served later in the day before you depart on afternoon game drive, including sundowners and a night drive back to camp. Dinner is served, followed by your last night in a Tuskers safari tent. Day 3 Tuskers BUSH Camp Morning game drive/bush walk Afternoon game drive Today follows the same pattern as yesterday starting with an early wake up call and morning activity. Enjoy another full day in the Tuskers wilderness.
Day 4 Tuskers to Xobega Island Camp Transfer through Moremi Game Reserve to Xobega Island Sunset boat cruise in the Delta Early morning wake up call followed by coffee and breakfast at Tuskers before you embark on the +-3.5 to 4.5 hour road transfer through the Moremi Game Reserve to Xobega Island Camp. This is a complete game drive experience as the transfer takes you from Tuskers, into Moremi s Khwai Gate through the reserve along the Khwai riverfront, and stopping to enjoy a picnic lunch. You will arrive at Xakanaxa Boat Station where your guide from Xobega Island Camp will pick you up in a motorboat. Climb aboard and enjoy the 1.5 hour boat cruise through the Delta waterways to Xobega Island. Arrive to welcome drinks and receive a briefing by the camp host before being shown to your classic canvas safari tent under the trees. After some refreshments it s time for your sunset boat cruise. Your guide will pack a cooler box with your choice of drinks and you will depart the island and cruise into the sunset. Enjoy the Delta s beauty and birdlife for a couple of hours before returning to camp for dinner and your first night on Xobega Island. Day 5 Xobega Island Morning boat cruise Sunset boat cruise Early wake up call followed by coffee and breakfast in the dining tent. After breakfast you will depart for a long boat cruise through the Okavango Delta, gliding through the channels in between a myriad of islands. Remember your camera and sun block, as you will be out on the water until late morning. Upon returning to camp, you are welcome to have a warm bucket shower and refresh before lunch is served in the dining tent. Sit down and enjoy a good meal, followed by an afternoon siesta, or a spot of birdwatching on the island. High tea is served later in the afternoon and a sunset cruise complete with sundowners awaits to end the day. After your sunset cruise, return to camp to enjoy the campfire and a 3-course dinner before tuning in for your last night on Xobega Island.
Day 6 Xobega Island to Maun/Kasane Transfer from Xobega Island to Xakanaxa Airstrip Light air transfer to Maun/Kasane Early morning wake up, followed by breakfast and your departure from Xobega Island Camp. Enjoy the 1.5 hour boat cruise from Xobega Island back to Xakanaxa Boat Station where you will connect with a game viewer to transfer you to Xakanaxa Airstrip in the Moremi, only a short drive away. Here you will connect with your light air transfer out of Moremi to Maun/Kasane. For rates and reservations please contact the reservations office on: Email: reservations@sundestinations.co.za Telephone: +27 21 712 5284/5